Blueberry Lemon Pound Cake
A moist and tangy pound cake bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, perfect for dessert or tea time.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 and 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing blueberries)
- Optional: powdered sugar or lemon glaze for topping
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan or bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Toss blueberries with 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving.
Notes
- Make sure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw before adding.
- Lemon glaze can be made with powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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